5 Day South Coast Winter: Spa, Northern Lights & Ice Cave

The ultimate winter adventure: explore the top highlights of South Iceland, step inside a magical ice cave, and relax in geothermal wellness waters beneath the dancing northern lights. A truly unforgettable experience.


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Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Starts: Reykjavík, Iceland
Ends: Reykjavík, Iceland
Language: English guided tours


FROM:
ISK 241.250.-

Available from:
October 2026 - March 2027
(Excluding 22. Dec. - 3. Jan)

Price per person in Icelandic króna (ISK)
3* hotel in a standard twin room / double room


Included
Optional


The ultimate winter adventure in South Iceland invites travelers to dive deep into a captivating world of ice and geothermal wonders. This comprehensive itinerary stretches as far east as the celebrated Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, offering the exceptional opportunity to step inside an authentic ice cave, widely considered a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Throughout the journey, the landscape unfolds with a dramatic succession of stunning waterfalls, imposing glaciers, and black lava beaches that define the untamed beauty of the Icelandic south coast. Additionally, the tour ensures visits to the country's most famous natural attractions within the legendary Golden Circle, combining active exploration with soothing baths in warm geothermal waters.

The itinerary is carefully structured to maximize opportunities for observing the mystical northern lights in the winter sky, while adding unique cultural touches like tasting traditional rye bread baked underground via geothermal heat. With inclusive coach transfers and handpicked accommodations designed for guest comfort, this package perfectly balances the thrill of Arctic exploration with physical relaxation. Each driving route provides a front-row seat to the island's seasonal transformation, making every day a testament to the purity and authenticity of the Nordic environment on an attractively priced guided multi-day experience.

Highlights:
Go inside a magnificent natural ice cave for a true once-in-a-lifetime Arctic experience.
Explore the breathtaking scenery of Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and the dramatic southern waterfalls.
Journey through the Golden Circle and soak in geothermal waters at Fontana Wellness with rye bread tasting.
Hunt for the magical northern lights with a complimentary second tour included if none are sighted initially.
Enjoy seamless logistics with return airport coach transfers and comfortable hotel stays.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Iceland, Keflavik Airport - Reykjavik/ coach transfer - evening northern lights tour
Start of the winter expedition in the Icelandic capital
Arrival in Iceland at Keflavik International Airport. Take a regular coach transfer to your hotel in Reykjavik, including convenient hotel drop-off services. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the charming city. In the evening, join a guided northern lights tour to hunt for this spectacular natural phenomenon. If no northern lights are sighted during this first outing, a complimentary second tour on another night is included.

Day 2: Golden Circle Day tour including Fontana Wellness & rye bread-tasting
Geysers, monumental waterfalls, and geothermal relaxation
Spend the day exploring the most famous natural attractions in Iceland on a Golden Circle day tour. Visit Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. This classic sightseeing route is combined with an direct entrance to Fontana Wellness, where you can soak in warm geothermal waters and enjoy a unique local experience tasting traditional rye bread baked underground in the geothermal bakery.

Day 3: 2 Day escorted tour: South coast and Northern Lights - overnight stay in Skaftafell
Stunning waterfalls, black sand beaches, and a countryside overnight
Embark on a 2-day escorted coach tour heading east along the breathtaking South Coast. Admire stunning waterfalls, majestic glaciers, and famous black lava beaches. The drive continues to the Skaftafell area, where you will check into your hotel for an overnight stay. This countryside location provides excellent conditions away from city lights, enhancing your chances to spot the magical northern lights.

Day 4: All about Ice: Jökulsárlón and ice cave tour - Drive back to Reykjavik
Floating icebergs at the glacial lagoon and deep subglacial exploration
A day dedicated to experiencing Iceland's monumental ice wonders. Visit the breathtaking Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon to admire icebergs gently drifting under the winter sky. Afterward, join a guided tour to go inside an authentic ice cave for a true once-in-a-lifetime experience. Following this incredible excursion, the tour drives back to Reykjavik for your final overnight stay in the capital.

Day 5: Reykjavík - KEF Airport/coach transfer/Departure day
End of the Arctic winter vacation arrangements
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, board the return airport coach transfer from your Reykjavik hotel to Keflavik International Airport for your departure flight back home. End of trip arrangements.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Iceland, Keflavik Airport - Reykjavik/ coach transfer - evening northern lights tour
Start of the winter expedition in the Icelandic capital
Arrival in Iceland at Keflavik International Airport. Take a regular coach transfer to your hotel in Reykjavik, including convenient hotel drop-off services. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the charming city. In the evening, join a guided northern lights tour to hunt for this spectacular natural phenomenon. If no northern lights are sighted during this first outing, a complimentary second tour on another night is included.

Day 2: Golden Circle Day tour including Fontana Wellness & rye bread-tasting
Geysers, monumental waterfalls, and geothermal relaxation
Spend the day exploring the most famous natural attractions in Iceland on a Golden Circle day tour. Visit Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. This classic sightseeing route is combined with an direct entrance to Fontana Wellness, where you can soak in warm geothermal waters and enjoy a unique local experience tasting traditional rye bread baked underground in the geothermal bakery.

Day 3: 2 Day escorted tour: South coast and Northern Lights - overnight stay in Skaftafell
Stunning waterfalls, black sand beaches, and a countryside overnight
Embark on a 2-day escorted coach tour heading east along the breathtaking South Coast. Admire stunning waterfalls, majestic glaciers, and famous black lava beaches. The drive continues to the Skaftafell area, where you will check into your hotel for an overnight stay. This countryside location provides excellent conditions away from city lights, enhancing your chances to spot the magical northern lights.

Day 4: All about Ice: Jökulsárlón and ice cave tour - Drive back to Reykjavik
Floating icebergs at the glacial lagoon and deep subglacial exploration
A day dedicated to experiencing Iceland's monumental ice wonders. Visit the breathtaking Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon to admire icebergs gently drifting under the winter sky. Afterward, join a guided tour to go inside an authentic ice cave for a true once-in-a-lifetime experience. Following this incredible excursion, the tour drives back to Reykjavik for your final overnight stay in the capital.

Day 5: Reykjavík - KEF Airport/coach transfer/Departure day
End of the Arctic winter vacation arrangements
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, board the return airport coach transfer from your Reykjavik hotel to Keflavik International Airport for your departure flight back home. End of trip arrangements.


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INCLUSIONS

4 nights accommodation: 3* hotel or similar standard DBL/Twin room with private facilities, including breakfast
KEF Airport/ hotel / KEF Airport Coach transfers, incl. hotel drop off/ pick up
Northern Lights Tour*
Golden Circle Day Tour including entrance to Fontana Bath and rye-bread tasting
2 Day escorted Tour: South coast, Jökulsárlón, Ice Cave, Northern Lights

EXCLUSIONS

International flights to and from Iceland.
Lunches, dinners, and items of a personal nature not explicitly detailed.
Optional excursions or entry fees outside the stated inclusions.


* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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